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KS53 RXT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

215,572 mi
Last recorded215,572 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 RXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 215,572 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 210,261 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 199,197 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 188,338 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 188,338 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 117,216 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 165,146 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 155,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 145,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

head light switch ittermittent sticking

Pass 29 Jan 2010 145,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

head light switch ittermittent sticking

Pass 2 Feb 2009 139,779 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 139,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 118,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 118,665 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 97,223 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 96,937 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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KS53 RXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS53 RXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KS53 RXT registered?

KS53 RXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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